Bukayo Saka, Riccardo Calafiori deemed fit for Atalanta game
18 September, 18:08
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Mikel Arteta has confirmed that he counts on Bukayo Saka and Riccardo Calafiori for the Champions League opener against Atalanta on Thursday night.
"Riccardo was able to train today and he will be in the squad," the Arsenal boss told a press conference.
"Saka was able to train today and completed most of the session so he's available."
Calafiori picked up a small issue during the international break, while Saka was forced off the pitch during the Tottenham game last weekend.
Their availability is a boost for Arteta who will have to make do without Martin Odegaard for 'a while'.